Born to the esteemed chossid Radatz, Reb Mendel Chein was a gaon in Torah and an eloquent orator who served as a spokesperson for the Rebbe Rashab and Reb Chaim Brisker at the 1910 Rabbinic Conference.
What’s the Difference Between a Rabbi and a Rov?
Menahel of Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad, Rabbi Betzalel Bassman, discusses the definition of a Rov vs. a Rabbi/Did the Rebbe want everyone to get semicha?
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Chabad of USC Egregiously Vandalized by Runaway Thugs
Thugs smashed the glass door of Chabad at the University of Southern California while students were sitting inside learning. Thankfully, no one was hurt and it was caught on surveillance video.
Queens Yeshiva Announces New Staff
The ‘Queens Yeshiva,’ currently located in Crown Heights, announced a new comprehensive team of staff who will lead the yeshiva next year, in Elul 5785.
Here We Polish Our Heads
“You can remove your tie, and you don’t need to look so meticulous…” the Rebbe told someone at the Shavuos 5711 farbrengen, proceeding to relate a story of Reb Michoel der Alter and polishing shoes in Lubavitch.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on ‘Naaseh Venishma’
This week’s issue of Rebbe Responsa contains a collection of letters on Na’aseh V’Nishma, the unwavering acceptance of fulfilling the Torah, why such a commitment is necessary, and how it ultimately brings to the understanding of Mitzvos.
After 15 Years, Skverer ‘Shabbos Goy’ Discovered to be Jewish
During a loose conversation with the designated Shabbos goy in the Skverer community for over 15 years, one chossid found out some information that lost him his position…
War Day 244: 30 Terrorists Eliminated in School, Hamas Attempt Gaza Border Breach
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Forty Four: Precision airstrike eliminated around 30 terrorists in an UNRWA school, Hamas terrorists attempted to breach the border to Israel, and the Spanish government announced that they will join South Africa’s petition against Israel at the Hague Tribunal, on the charge of “genocide.”
Live: Global Farbrengen in Memory of R’ Moshe Kotlarsky
Live in English at 5:00 PM ET: A global farbrengen will be held on Zoom in honor of R’ Moshe Kotlarsky AH. Shluchim will share memories, stories, and lessons from this worldwide shliach.
Shabbos Achdus to be Held for Boys and Girls
This Shabbos, childrens’ Achdus gatherings for children in Pre 1A – 5th Grade, will take place in Crown Heights, following the Rebbe’s directive to prepare them for Matan Torah.
37,000 Copies Distributed of ‘The Little Sheperd’ in Ukrainian
With many people in Ukraine ceasing to use the Russian language, shluchim have produced materials in Ukrainian including the weekly parsha, and a children’s book about Dovid Hamelech distributed in 37,000 copies.
Picture of the Day
The Biala-Pshischa Rebbe of Ashdod, Rabbi Yaakov Elimelech Rabinovitz, warmly received the sefer Dvar Malchus on Hilchos Moshiach, presented by Rabbi Eliyahu Ezagui, brother of the sefer’s compiler.
Day-To-Day Halacha Guide For Shavuos
Download Here: Day-to-Day Halachic Guide, containing detailed instructions on the laws and customs for the Yom Tov of Shavuos this year, by Rabbi Yosef Braun, member of the Crown Heights Beis Din.
400% ROI on the Rebbe
After the Rebbe announced on Simchas Torah that whoever went out of their limits for tzedaka would earn fivefold, Rabbi Avremel Silver wrote a check for all that he had. The results were astounding.
New Torah Dedicated in Memory of Mrs. Rechil Levy
A new Torah was dedicated in Sydney, Australia, with great joy by the family of Mrs. Rechil Levy AH of London, UK. It was first used at the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson, Michi Abrahams.
Seder Nigunim Companion Excites Communities Worldwide
The Farbrengen experience in Chabad Houses, Shuls, and homes worldwide are taking on a new interactive dimension with the newly expanded Seder Nigunim companion from The Moshiach Office at Merkos 302.
War Day 243: Tunnels Found Into Egypt, Hezbollah Mass Attack
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Forty Three: Hamas is stalling negotiations, increased operations in Central Gaza, large tunnel found in Rafah, IDF raises max reservist call limit, mass casualty event in the north from Hezbollah fire, Liberman gives dire warning about Iran, and a terror attack prevented in Chevron.
Global Outpouring of Condolences for Reb Moshe Flood Social Media
Community leaders and laymen alike reached across social media platforms to express their profound grief and immense sense of loss over the passing of Reb Moshe Kotlarsky.
Using Medicated Mouthwash on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including mouthwash and a light-up watch on Shabbos, orla on a blueberry bush, and wearing a talis upside down.
Worldwide Shliach Laid to Rest Next to the Meshaleiach
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, the Rebbe’s shliach helping shluchim around the world, who passed away yesterday, was laid to rest in a special space in the Lubavitch chelka outside the Rebbe’s Ohel. His son, Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, was appointed his successor.
Continuing the Life and Legacy of Reb Moshe
With the passing of this legendary globetrotting Shliach of the Rebbe, who played a pivotal role in revitalizing Jewish communities and growing Chabad institutions worldwide, a group of shluchim have committed themselves to uphold the projects he started.
Photos: A Life of Shlichus and Shluchim
Throughout the years, and even during his final illness, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky devoted himself to shluchim and shlichus, traveling to far ends of the globe and showing support.